Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.05, 1,126 and 484.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 816.05, 1,126 and 484.56 is: 668.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816.05 : 1,126 = 484.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816.05/1,126 = 484.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816.05x = 1,126 × 484.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816.05x = 545,608.93 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,608.93/816.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668.60
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